The Ramones and NYC’s Punk Rock Scene Private Walking Tour

The Ramones and NYC’s Punk Rock Scene Private Walking Tour

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Hey ho, let's go…discover the legacy of The Ramones in NYC’s East Village. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the local punk rock scene of the 70-90s.

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Highlights

Explore NYC’s punk rock scene with a 5-Star Music Expert Guide
See sites associated with the legendary band Ramones
Visit the former locations of the iconic Max’s Kansas City and CBGB
Learn about the history and culture of NYC’s punk
Enjoy a special tour itinerary tailored to your interests

Description

Follow the path of punk rock pioneers, The Ramones, in NYC’s East Village. Embark on a journey through 20 years of the band's music and see places where they lived and performed. Follow our excellent Music-Expert Guide and learn about the underground punk acts of the 70s-90s. The first stop of the 2-hour tour will be the former location of Max’s Kansas CIty, a historic music venue that hosted amazing artists such as David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, The Velvet Underground, and The Ramones. Your Private Guide will entertain you with interesting facts and anecdotes about the band’s early days and growth to fame. You will see Johnny Ramone’s East Village apartment and Joey Ramone Place. The next stop will be Arturo Vega’s Loft, which would become a crash pad for Joey and Dee Dee. The guide will share some interesting stories about Vega, a Mexican-born graphic designer who is said to have a huge impact on the band's visuals. The former CBGB club is only a few steps away. See the place that served as the launching pad for The Ramones, The Misfits, and the Dead Boys. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of NYC’s punk!

Includes

The Ramone-themed Private Walking Tour of NYC’s East Village Movie Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice Facts and anecdotes about the band Ramones Lots of information about NYC’s punk rock scene of the 70s-90s Tips about the best restaurants, clubs and bars in East Village

Important Information

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.